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Hawaii

Hilo, Hawaii Island

Rainforest, waterfalls and the road to an active volcano.

Hilo is the largest town on the island of Hawaii, on its green and rainy eastern side. It is the gateway to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, home to Kīlauea, one of the most active volcanoes on Earth. Closer to town are Rainbow Falls, tropical gardens and a bayfront rebuilt after tsunamis in 1946 and 1960.

  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
  • Rainbow Falls
  • Orchids
  • Mauna Kea

What Hilo is known for

  • Kīlauea

    A shield volcano inside the national park, about 30 miles from the port.

  • Rainbow Falls

    An 80-foot waterfall on the Wailuku River, known for rainbows in the morning mist.

  • Mauna Kea

    A dormant volcano whose summit, at about 13,800 feet, is the highest point in Hawaii.

Quick facts

Country
United States (Hawaii)
Island
Hawaii (the Big Island)
Currency
US dollar
Port type
Dock
Good to know
One of the rainiest cities in the U.S.

Hilo in the game

Unlocks at Explorer Level 4. Arrive to collect the stamp, then pass four missions and gather all five souvenirs to become a Port Master.

  • Port Trivia

    Five questions about this destination.

  • Harbor Pilot

    Steer through ten gates. The closer to the centre of each, the more it scores.

  • Souvenir Match

    Flip cards and pair up local souvenirs.

  • Souvenir Hunt

    Spot the listed keepsakes hidden on the quay.

Souvenirs to collect

  • Volcano snow globe
  • Orchid bloom
  • Rainbow Falls print
  • Passion fruit jam
  • Summit telescope model

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